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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1909
Page
3
Subscribed and sworn to before me this thirtieth day of April, 1909. A. E. Bleekman notarized the document as Notary Public, confirming the oath and official seal.
An Oshkosh judge ruled that a city can not build a street lighting plant when a quasi public utility operates under an indeterminate state franchise. La Crosse is poised to challenge the decision, which faces potential Supreme Court review and possible legislative action.
A heated critique in May Everybody’s targets Willis L. Moore and the U. S. Weather Bureau for misforecasting the March 4 storm that affected Washington's inauguration. The piece alleges observers knew of storm risk, questions responsibility, and cites deaths from exposure tied to believing in fair weather.
The Stephenson newspaper rant questions contempt charges against Chairman Edmonds for ignoring a subpoena. Edmonds failed to appear forthwith, traveled for four days, and returned delays followed by a canceled assurance. The primary committee moved to contempt as it awaited foundation evidence from Edmonds amid departures of colleagues.
A Ladies' Home Journal quote praises memory masters then suggests a greater fortune lies in teaching humanity how to forget. The note refers reviewers to Mr. George H Gordon for potential fulfillment of this long desired aim.
Mrs. Baker teases about not knowing bridge saying no trumps, and asserts she knows all about her partner as the conversation reveals the Card game dynamics in a witty Harpers Bazaar quip.
A paradoxical quip notes a dentist displaying teeth while not opening the mouth and a broader reflection that love cannot be saved by self preservation, suggesting irony and caution in affection.
A medical man touts a home made laxative tonic cough syrup as a universal cough cure. The formula uses wild cherry bark, curiol essence, and white wine compound with a dosing schedule for adults and children.
A Newark Evening News column delves into spring themed verse and light verse about flowers onions lettuce and beans. The playful piece contrasts classical April songs with rag time rhymes about edible garden symbols, invoking garden plants as poetic motifs.
Minnesota's Schignley v City of Waseca holds a municipality may prescribe conditions for actions on street injuries. The court says the legislature may grant or deny actions against cities for negligent street maintenance and set eligibility rules. The decision notes the 10 day notice provision is proper and does not require the injured party to anticipate harm.
In Belfast a new gang leader Mike Clancy declares authority and warns insubordination as a rough customer challenges him. The exchange ends with Clancy threatening to withhold pay and demand discipline. Washington Herald notes a quiet, skeptical counterpoint from a lone tall passenger.
A Chicago Evening Post item recounts a humorous dialogue about a wife giving up candy during Lent. A man with rambling whiskers notes his wife’s trial, while another with wilted eyebrows boasts his daughter’s strict fast not eating meat fish eggs or candy and not playing bridge or dancing. The punchline reveals the daughter is only three months and ten days old.
A brief item notes a quarrel over dividing candy between Johnnie and another child. The mother asks if anyone stood up for the younger child. the reply indicates Johnnie did take the candy. The exchange reflects social norms and childlike disputes in Houston.
Dialogue from The Sketch shows Mrs Brown welcoming Nora the new maid and expressing easygoing expectations. Nora responds with a witty remark about liking the master, signaling acquaintance with the household dynamics.
Life notes a drill instructor ordering recruits to repeat steps and return to previous routines, insisting they resemble their former actions before changes. The terse command emphasizes discipline and consistency in training.
A student reports a new star discovery to a professor who asks about the surrounding context and the work at Harvard. The exchange resembles a humorous Harvard Lampoon style vignette reflecting academic curiosity.
A man charged with disorderly conduct pleads sorrow, invoking human cruelty before the judge. The magistrate interrupts, sentences him to seven days, and orders officers to publish a list of his associates, condemning the group as a bad lot.
A reflective snippet notes that wisdom lies in restraint and that much claimed kindness is insubstantial. It observes that those with the most advice often need none. It adds that obedience marks the start of training for authority.
A female inquires the price of stove coal from Baxter in charge of a coal yard. He replies with a quirky, variable rate after playful slang, noting a la carte coal at seven and a half and cul-de-sac coal at an extra fifty cents.
Laura refuses to see John Shil as he pursues her, while Leonore defends her from the prowling suitor. Laura's sorrow deepens over her ill child and lost past, as Shil confronts fear and remorse. Mrs Blurton intrudes as a heavy rap signals new trouble at Widley Street.
A rugged tale quotes a cowboy describing a rattlesnake shooting itself with a gaze and misdirected aim. He claims skill with eye and gun, boasting how the snake moves to avoid the shot. The dialogue imitates folksy speech and rugged frontier bravado.
A local notice recommends eczema sufferers ask Hoeschler Bros. about patient reports from using the oil of wintergreen liquid compound D. D. D. Prescription. The ad implies the product’s relevance to skin care and invites inquiries.
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